2023-J634

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 16-22, 2023, as Volunteer Week in the State of New York

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2023-J634


Senate Resolution No. 634

BY: Senator THOMAS

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
April 16-22, 2023, as Volunteer Week in the State of
New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention
to the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of
New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to their
communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 16-22, 2023, as
Volunteer Week in the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Community involvement is a significant factor in the
success of a society; volunteerism is an essential element of all
societies, providing a way in which the human values of community,
caring and serving can be sustained and strengthened; and

WHEREAS, Service to community and country is the foundation of our
society, and the contributions and future efforts of those in service to
them are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of our
communities; and

WHEREAS, Volunteering is an avenue to explore interests and
passions, and provides for renewed motivation, creativity, passion, and
vision that can carry over to all aspects of life; and

WHEREAS, National Volunteer Week works to inspire, equip and
mobilize people to take actions that can change the world; and

WHEREAS, Volunteers can connect with local community service
opportunities through hundreds of community service organizations; and

WHEREAS, When individuals, businesses, and families work together to
support the community, everyone benefits; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 16-22, 2023, as
Volunteer Week in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.

actions

  • 29 / Mar / 2023
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 10 / Apr / 2023
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 10 / Apr / 2023
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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